I am doing well. I taught a class today. I feel ok. I am preparing for my demo lesson for next week. It should go all right. I am tired. I even vacuumed my apartment today. I am trying to keep my place reasonably clean. I stopped seeing the men in my life because I got tired of them. I like being alone but am not lonely. I am trying to focus on finding a better job, instead of wasting my time. I am hoping for the best with the demo lesson. The material is not that easy but doable. It goes over grammar, collocations, formal vs. informal phrases, etc. I think this material would be difficult for someone who does not have a good grasp of English. I am preparing for this demo on my own as usual. I have enough experience now to know my weaknesses. I really like teaching but the competition is stiff now. Non-native speakers and native speakers are saturating these positions, and my recommendation to those who want to come to Japan for the long-term is to not teach English. I like teaching though and don't mind the low salary. Also, I'm single and this allows me more flexibility in choosing my jobs. The salary here for English teachers is quite low, whereas in Saudia Arabia or the Middle East the salaries are higher. I am not too worried about money though and just want to survive. For me since I was homeless once, I appreciate the smaller gifts in life. I value my health as a priority. Thus, I am happy with my current situation. Moreover, teaching is fun at times for me. Sometimes the topic is not my cup of tea but I teach whatever the companies ask. Before I was homeless, I was earning quite good money but was really stressed. Now, I have stress but it is within my limits. I am truly grateful and happy. I love Japan and its people. I never thought I would ever go to another country to live besides America. However, I am satisfied with my decision. You would think given my illness that I should live at home in America. I welcome people to visit Japan. It is a beautiful country with good food and nice people. I am planning to stay here indefinitely if possible. I don't know if it will be possible. We shall see!